Archive for July, 2015

Reveal of the Volkswagen Golf Race Car Concept

Volkswagen is notorious for giving us things to get excited about, which is why the early-July reveal of the Volkswagen Golf Race Car Concept gave us some very familiar, excited feelings. The brand is proud of this one, as it’s simply a modified Golf (not to be confused with the Volkswagen Golf GTI or Golf R) that has an incredible amount of added power and improvements. This car is surely built to take out on the track! If you’re curious about Volkswagen’s new creation, read on. We have some of the specifics (and pictures) of this new, amped-up Golf. (more…)

2016 Nissan Maxima color options

When it comes to finding the perfect, luxury mid-size sedan, you’re probably looking for several things. Fuel efficiency, technology options and a powerful engine may be some of the items at the top of your shopping list, but if you truly want to customize your vehicle, you’re going to want to have a say in everything. One of the little, extra perks about purchasing a new vehicle is that you have the ability to choose everything, right down to the color. Nissan left no stone unturned in regards to the colors of the new Maxima. So, if you’ve been curious about the 2016 Nissan Maxima color options, look no further. (more…)

What does MOPAR stand for?

If you’re in the process of purchasing a vehicle, you’ve probably heard a few odd terms floating around the auto-universe. Especially if you’re searching for a vehicle in the FCA-realm (we’ll tell you what that means too), you’re going to hear a few words that may sound like nonsense. In order to help you understand the auto-world’s lingo, we’re here to answer the question: What does MOPAR stand for? We’ll also cover a few terms you may not be overly familiar with.

First, the term FCA refers to Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. Of course, there are other brands that fall underneath that category (that aren’t represented by the name). Dodge, Ram and Jeep are also apart of the FCA-segment, as well as the SRT-powered vehicles that we’re about to give you a bit of insight on. The term MOPAR represents the FCA’s parts, and it simply stands for Motor Parts! (more…)

2016 Ford Fusion near Albert Lea MN

Drivers in the market for a mid-size car might find that the options are a little overwhelming. There are several choices within the segment, each of which offers a slew of options and features. However, in the search for a sedan that is eco-friendly, aesthetically-pleasing, feature-filled and skillfully built, the options dwindle. The 2016 Ford Fusion near Albert Lea MN is one of those sedans that offers it all. Also, with a hybrid option, drivers can keep their carbon footprint at bay. (more…)

2016 Lincoln MKX Redesign and Price Drop

The Lincoln MKX has been a flagship model for the brand since it was first released back in 2007. The MKX has become one of the best-selling vehicles in the brand, and with good reason. Its combination of style, size, luxury, and technology is simply unmatched by the competition. The popularity of this vehicle is expected to grow even more for the new 2016 model year because of a redesign and price drop. Therefore, in this blog post we will be telling you everything that we know so far about the 2016 Lincoln MKX redesign and price drop. (more…)

2016 Ram 3500 HD Boasts 900 lb-ft of Torque

Pickup truck owners are some of the pickiest drivers on the road. They use their trucks to haul, tow and push everything from snow, to people, and trailers. Drivers have have relied on Ram Trucks for decades to handle even the toughest jobs. Pickup truck enthusiasts have another reason to be excited now about Ram Trucks now, because the 2016 Ram 3500 HD boasts 900 lb-ft of torque, which is absolutely unbelievable. We will be sharing all of the details that we have about this truck so far in this blog post. (more…)

Jeep Grand Cherokee Hellcat is on the way

When Dodge pulled the covers off the 2015 Challenger and Charger Hellcat models last year they shocked the automotive industry. These vehicles came out to rave reviews because of the immense power that they have. We started to hear rumors about additional Hellcat models after Dodge released these models and they started shattering sales expectations. One of the rumored models that we heard about was the possibility of a Jeep Grand Cherokee Hellcat. Well, as it turns out the rumors are most likely true and the Jeep Grand Cherokee Hellcat is on the way. We will be using this blog post to tell you everything that we know about this exciting new SUV so far. (more…)

4th of July Fireworks Safety tips

Most of us are gearing up for the 4th of July holiday that is coming up very soon. The 4th of July is a great opportunity to throw a party, cookout, light off some fireworks, and celebrate our freedom. However, this holiday can also be very dangerous if you are not careful lighting off your fireworks. There are certain firework safety precautions for the 4th of July that you should be following. Therefore, we will share some of these 4th of July fireworks safety tips with you in this blog post. (more…)